Their Lives Matter

we become so intent
on living a bitter life
it triggers God's lament
and hastens human strife

it's easy to not say a word
and see how things change
but freedom flies away like a bird,
and death bares its unruly fangs

if sinful nature is our fault
and their cries are our deed,
then let's not seal our guilt in the vault.
let's acknowledge our massive greed
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Snyder Avatar
October 12, 2016 at 2:00 PM
Nice write s o m e more
Rodgers  Avatar
October 12, 2016 at 8:40 PM
Thank you! :) I'll try my best.
Nibert Avatar
October 5, 2016 at 10:39 AM
needs more / valiant effort
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May 21, 2017 at 4:01 PM
noted!!!
A   Avatar
September 13, 2016 at 10:44 PM
so true well said, Zachariah. LINDA
Rodgers  Avatar
September 14, 2016 at 2:48 AM
thank you very much! :)
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